Lecture Notes
Key Topics Covered
- Importance of Solving Research Problems in Machine Learning (ML)
- Commonly Asked Interview Questions for ML Jobs
- Three Major Problems Discussed:
- Finding Specific Elements in a Sorted Array
- Extracting Square Root of a Number
- Searching in a Rotated Sorted Array
- Examples of Companies with High Demand for ML Skills
- Different Approaches to Problem Solving in ML
- Homework Assignment: Solving a Problem Independently
Detailed Notes
Importance of Solving Research Problems in ML
- Emphasis on practical application and problem solving in ML.
- High relevance in real-world applications and during job interviews.
Commonly Asked Interview Questions
- Video covers famous and frequently asked questions in ML interviews and assessments.
- Example questions include finding specific elements in an array and calculating square roots.
Major Problems Discussed
Finding Specific Elements in a Sorted Array
- Search for an element in a rotated sorted array.
- Different methods to solve the problem.
- Implementation and coding strategies shared during the lecture.
Extracting Square Root of a Number
- Using binary search to find the square root of a number.
- Special focus on edge cases and optimizing the search.
- Step-by-step example provided.
Searching in a Rotated Sorted Array
- Importance of understanding array manipulations.
- Examples and detailed explanations of different approaches.
Examples of Job Opportunities and Companies
- Mentioned companies like Amazon, Google, and Reliance that have significant ML research teams.
- Real-world examples of recent interview experiences shared.
- Emphasis on the demand for advanced problem-solving skills in these companies.
Approaches to Problem Solving in ML
- Discussed different methods and strategies in detail.
- Examples of efficient coding techniques.
- Emphasis on understanding the underlying logic and algorithm.
Homework Assignment
- Independent problem-solving task assigned: Find 'the world in code' problem.
- Encouraged to solve and bring solutions for further discussion in the next session.
- Emphasis on practicing logic and coding independently.
Additional Points
- Useful tools and websites for practicing these problems were suggested.
- Encouragement to apply learned techniques in real job interviews.
- The importance of revising and practicing the code multiple times.
Upcoming Topics
- Mentioned future discussion on book allocation problems.
- Encouraged students to stay tuned for the next set of advanced topics.
Note: Some technical coding examples and step-by-step implementations were part of the lecture, providing practical coding experience.